Samsung’s next foldables seem to be moving closer to launch, with a new round of certifications in India giving a clearer picture of what’s coming. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and what appears to be a wider Fold variant have all shown up, along with a new pair of earbuds.
Battery units for these devices recently cleared India’s BIS certification, which usually happens fairly late in the process. The listings include multiple battery model numbers tied to the Fold 8, Flip 8, and the so-called Galaxy Z Wide Fold, though Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed that name yet. The new audio product is expected to be the recently leaked Galaxy Buds Able (model SM-U600).
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the wider Fold variant are both expected to move up to 5,000mAh batteries (advertised capacity). That would be a noticeable jump from the 4,400mAh Samsung has stuck with for a while. The Z Flip 8, on the other hand, is rumored to stay closer to its current setup, with a battery around 4,300mAh.
Charging could see a small upgrade too. The Fold 8 and Wide Fold are tipped to support 45W wired charging, while the Flip 8 may continue with 25W, which is more or less what we’ve seen before.
The Wide Fold is probably the most interesting part of this. Leaks suggest it could use a wider 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded, which might make it feel a bit more like a tablet than the usual Fold design. It’s still early, but it does sound like Samsung is experimenting a little this time.
There were also a few extra battery model numbers listed that don’t clearly match any of the main devices. These could be test units or alternate versions, though it’s hard to say for sure.
With CAD renders already out and certifications now in place, the launch timeline seems to be lining up. Samsung is expected to unveil the new foldables sometime in July 2026. The appearance of the new earbuds in these listings adds to that. Details are still limited, but if they’re showing up here, there’s a good chance they’ll be announced around the same time.
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